Two police officers in Lawrence, Indiana responded to a call about a dog that seemed to be caught in a fence. Upon checking, it turned out that a beautiful young husky had been tied to the fence, by his leash, with very little slack to allow him room to move. It was a hot day, it looked like no one lived in the house, and there was no food or water for the dog. He had obviously been abandoned.

Luckily, a concerned neighbor noticed the dog, and called the police. The officers approached the dog cautiously, wondering out loud if he might be aggressive. If you know dogs’ body language, you can tell right away (in the video) that this dog was not aggressive, he was a friendly sweetheart, and was so happy that someone was coming to rescue him!

On an episode of the A&E show Live PD, a pair of police officers in Lawrence, Indiana were called to a home regarding a young husky who appeared to be left tied to a fence and needed help. The officers approached the dog very carefully and untied him from the fence post, but as soon as they deemed the dog safe, Officer Stu Bishop decidedly fell in love, stating that he hoped to convince his wife to adopt the dog. – Source: LaughingSquid

Watch the officers rescue the pup here:

After a four-day waiting period, Officer Bishop’s wish came true. No one had claimed the dog, and his wife agreed to adopting him. The dog, now named Rizzo, joined the Bishop family on May 13, 2019.

Hi everyone ! My mom and dad finally caved and made me my very own page! They’ll be occasionally posting photos and updates of me since rescuing me. Thanks for all the love and support of my new #humanfamily and #bluefamily. Lots of slobbery kisses, #Rizzo — Rizzo Bishop (@Rizzo_Bishop) June 15, 2019

Don’tcha just love a happy ending? Rizzo now has his very own furever home where he’ll be loved and cared for. He even has his own Twitter page and his very own personalized dog collar. We’re so happy that Officer Bishop rescued you, Rizzo!

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Dog Training Tips

If you have just started training your dog, you should see to it that you are giving commands that have one syllable only. For example, instead of using sit down, you should use sit, so that it will be easier for your dog to understand and remember.

Use one syllable commands at first

Calling your dog and then punishing him is not a good practice, since he has just followed your command. This can make him have second thoughts about approaching you whenever you call him. Thus, only reprimand your dog whenever he does something bad.

Never punish your dog after calling him

Dogs can get easily distracted. In other words, if you want his full attention on the trick or task that you want him to perform, then you should make sure that you are doing it in a place free from distractions. Keep in mind that your other pets can distract him, as well as other people in your household.

Train your dog in a place free from distractions

Playing with your dog is just as important as training your dog. Play with him whenever you can, so that he can feel that being with you is not just all about learning new things, but about having some fun as well.

Play with your dog

Walking your dog will make him happy. It also ensures that he gets enough exercise, which is important to his health. Walking on a regular basis will make your dog see it as a routine that he will look forward to each day.

Take your dog for a walk

Dogs love treats like dog biscuits. When training your pet, you should offer treats as a reward whenever your dog is trying hard to try to follow your command. Make sure that the kind of treats you have to offer are something that he really likes.

Offer Treats

Be positive at all times when it comes to training your dog. A positive attitude will mean a lot for your pet, since he can feel your vibes when you become frustrated or angry. Being positive means that you have to praise him whenever he does something good. Aside from that, you should also believe that your pet can do it, so as to encourage a more positive atmosphere.

Be Positive

Do not get a puppy or a dog for a pet unless you are fully committed to caring for it. Without commitment, you can never train your pet effectively. By being committed, as well as by loving your pet, you will have the necessary drive to do what needs to be done, in order to train him well.